Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Otaru in November
Otaru cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 37/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 44°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.1 in (129 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 87%.
Only about 9 h 28 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 66/100 in October to 37/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Otaru in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Stone distillery founded in 1934, with coal-fired stills and a tasting hall.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Otaru Music Box Museum
Brick hall filled with thousands of music boxes and a steam clock outside.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Sankaku Market
Small market by Otaru Station serving seafood rice bowls and grilled crab.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Otaru Beer Warehouse No. 1
Brewpub in a canal-side warehouse pouring German-style beers.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Masazushi
Family-run sushi house on Otaru's sushi street, open since 1938.
Nearby in November
- Sapporo in November~20 mi · highs 44°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in November~77 mi · highs 41°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~279 m to Otaru's ~47 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Otaru in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Otaru?
It's middling, scoring 37/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 79. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Otaru in November?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Otaru in November?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Otaru in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Otaru in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.